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U.S. Economic Data Reflect Dampened Activity
As we have seen in past weeks, economic data continue to reflect dampened activity in the early months of 2015 as a result of a number of significant headwinds.March 30, 2015 – National Association of Equipment Manufacturers

U.S. Economy Sputters, Some Weakness Indicated
The U.S. economy has sputtered a bit in the early months of 2015. While it continues to grow modestly, several economic indicators are weaker than we would prefer.March 23, 2015 – National Association of Manufacturers

Global Developments Hurt U.S. Exports
Global developments could hurt the ability of manufacturers in the United States to grow exports.
March 16, 2015 – National Association of Manufacturers

Headwinds Affect Manufacturing Outlook in Latest Survey
Sluggish growth abroad, a stronger U.S. dollar, the West Coast ports slowdown, still-cautious consumers and sharply lower energy prices have combined to provide a significant headwind for many manufacturers.
March 9, 2015 – National Association of Manufacturers

Softness Seen in Recent Economic Indicators
While manufacturers remain mostly optimistic in their outlook, we have seen softness in a number of recent economic indicators.
March 4, 2015 – National Association of Manufacturers

Consumer, Small Business Sentiment Fall
Measures of consumer and small business sentiment both fell unexpectedly last week, representing a pullback in optimism after reaching pre-recessionary highs the month before.
February 17, 2015 – National Association of Manufacturers

U.S. Manufacturers Add Nearly 19,000 Workers Per Month
Manufacturers in the United States have added roughly 18,800 workers per month on average over the past 13 months, with an average of 29,000 from October through January.
February 9, 2015 – National Association of Manufacturers

Double-Digit Spike for December New Home Sales
Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 11.6 percent in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 481,000 units, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.January 29, 2015 – Rock Products

Latest Survey of Manufacturers. Reflects Optimism about Coming Months
The latest NAM/IndustryWeek Survey of Manufacturers continues to reflect optimism about the coming months, with 91.2 percent of survey respondents saying they are either somewhat or very positive about their own company's outlook.
December 8, 2014 – National Association of Manufacturers